The commander of the agency’s Jacksonville District said the proposal would provide more flexibility to help reduce discharges that are blamed for algae blooms on rivers and beach closures.

The Michigan DNR is working with the private owner of a hydroelectric plant to repair a turbine that is helping manage Cheboygan dam water levels.

Combustion equipment safety is essential for the daily operation of facilities and safety of plant personnel. Safety protocols and mechanisms in industrial plants have improved drastically in the last ...